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So, I got a part-time job as a video game blogger...

That FTC thing is crazy. I'm not sure it's bait-and-switch, though. More like plain old fraud. I don't know how they thought they could get away with that. Somebody opens the game, it's not new anymore. You cannot sell it as such. That's just ridiculous.
 
Robert Maxwell said:
That FTC thing is crazy. I'm not sure it's bait-and-switch, though. More like plain old fraud. I don't know how they thought they could get away with that. Somebody opens the game, it's not new anymore. You cannot sell it as such. That's just ridiculous.
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You're preaching to the choir here, buddy.

Some more news, reviews videos and other links of interest.

I've got all sorts of good stuff lined up for next week. I'll write about the new Batman game, FF7, more trouble for Midway and that 'Hardcore Gamer' editorial I've been threatening to write. That ought to get a few hundred views at least. ;)
 
This morning's article, featuring links people sent me on Digg.

http://www.examiner.com/x-4256-New-Orleans-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m4d13-Interesting-links-about-Game-History

The 'Hardcore' editorial will be posted sometime today. [/cuescarymusic] :devil:

EDIT:

Here it is, in all it's 'sure to cause controversy' glory.

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-4256-New-Orleans-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m4d13-About-these-Hardcore-Gamers

...and a slew of industry news on numerous subjects.

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-4256-New-Orleans-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m4d14-In-this-mornings-gaming-news
 
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msbae said:
Found a whole lot of interesting Hands-on and Trailer videos this morning...

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-4256-New-Orleans-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m4d15-Handson-and-Trailer-Videos

I'm disappointed that The Godfather Part II turned out to be such a pezzo di merda.
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I read the review you mentioned...

  • Nothing about the game feels finished
  • Uninspired and repetitive gameplay
  • Crew members are unbelievably stupid
  • Poorly designed multiplayer modes and maps
  • Dated visuals.
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For a second I thought I was reading a Daikatana review. :lol:
 
Robert Maxwell said:
I read the review you mentioned...

  • Nothing about the game feels finished
  • Uninspired and repetitive gameplay
  • Crew members are unbelievably stupid
  • Poorly designed multiplayer modes and maps
  • Dated visuals.
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For a second I thought I was reading a Daikatana review. :lol:
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Damn, that's cruel... :guffaw:

And the articles that have been posted in the meantime...

A few game articles I found on FARK...

http://www.examiner.com/x-4256-New-Orleans-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m4d15-A-few-game-articles-I-found-on-FARK

Portables have come a long way...

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-4256-New-Orleans-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m4d16-Portables-have-come-a-long-way

This week's local article

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-4256-New-Orleans-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m4d16-This-weeks-local-article

Freeware Friday: Pac-Man

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-4256-New-Orleans-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m4d17-Freeware-Friday-PacMan
 
I think I just discovered why Iron Mike isn't in the new Punch-Out!! game...

tyson2.jpg
 
 
Hey, I do it, too, but I still have my feet firmly planted on the ground...

I suspect it has less to do with the fantasy world thing and more to do with being surrounded by worshipful sycophants.
 
Robert Maxwell said:
Hey, I do it, too, but I still have my feet firmly planted on the ground...

I suspect it has less to do with the fantasy world thing and more to do with being surrounded by worshipful sycophants.
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Well, having legions of people kissing your ass does tend to warp one's perspective... It's still a lot of fun, though.
 
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